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- When a high-pressure system develops in the upper atmosphere, it causes the air below it to sink and compress. That raises temperatures in the lower atmosphere. Because hot air expands, it creates a bulging dome.
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1 day ago · Heat index measures how hot it feels outside, accounting for temperature and humidity. Map shows highest level forecast for the day.
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- Rising Temperatures
- More Intense Droughts
- Heavy Rain and Flooding
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Here’s the climate reality: Since the beginning of the twentieth century, Ohio has warmed by about 1.5 degrees Fahrenheit. Without action to curb fossil fuel emissions, the state could see “historically unprecedented warming” through the rest of this century, according to NOAA. Burning fossil fuels is the number one cause of climate change. That’s ...
Here’s the climate reality: Scientists expect that Ohioans will experience more extreme drought in the future — which is bad news for the state’s farmers (and all of us who eat). Drought is already a reality in Ohio. But climate change is expected to exacerbate naturally occurring droughts, making them much more intense. Palmer-Z drought index of t...
Here’s the climate reality: When it rains, it pours. Thanks to a changing climate, Ohio is seeing more and more heavy rain fall on the state, which is expected to cause more floods in the spring. It might seem strange, but climate change can mean both more intense droughts and more precipitation and flooding. When droughts do come around in the Buc...
The impacts of climate change on Ohio are clear. But it’s important to remember that we have real solutions to solve this crisis today. We believe that together, we can create a world where we rapidly transition away from fossil fuels to end the climate crisis, safeguard our health, strengthen our communities’ well-being, and ensure justice for tho...
Aug 28, 2024 · Some schools closed early as the late-August heat wave gripping Ohio brought temperatures not seen in years. And it feels so much hotter and oppressive at times. Why?
- Chad Murphy
Jun 17, 2024 · The summer heat is reaching new levels across Ohio this week. The National Weather Service has issued heat advisories for Monday through Friday across much of the Buckeye State, predicting...
Jun 18, 2024 · It's going to be a hot week in Ohio, with temperatures pushing 100 degrees later this week. In fact, the heat wave that's pushing through the Buckeye State this week is expected to make it...
Jun 24, 2024 · Near record-breaking temperatures from the recent heat wave made Ohio hotter than Florida. Columbus challenged its hottest day record. Greater Cincinnati faced stifling heat over the weekend.
